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| Post# 528630 , Reply# 1 7/4/2011 at 13:08 (4,903 days old) by aegokocarat (United Kingdom) | ||
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Take a good look......... Because i had a nasty experience with zanussi and i was not impressed, i wouls definantly shop about incase you find a better washer Tom | ||
| Post# 528675 , Reply# 2 7/4/2011 at 18:28 (4,903 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
My experience is the opposite.
We have 2 Zanussi machines.
One is a 'XC' style Jetsystem that is at my folks coast house having been our daily driver and the other is a 'Westinghouse' badged version of the machines John Lewis sell under their own badge. Both have worked brilliantly and continue to do so. The Westinghouse we bought in early 2006. This machine has done 20+ loads a week for 3 years before one suspension strut had to be done - that's 9yrs work! It continues to do 10 a week which makes it mechanically about 12 years old. May I also suggest that you check out some of the Beko machines....their quality has improved markedly over the last 7 years (as I said it would) and they have several Which? 'Best Buy' recommended models at around GBP230.... | ||
| Post# 528764 , Reply# 4 7/5/2011 at 05:04 (4,902 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Fair enough and I can't blame you for being loyal after a good run.
On the note of low level rinses, we all know that they can be effective, jet-system or not....Which? and Australian Choice tests for rinse effectiveness by measuring the amount of a specific trace element left behind in the water after a high speed extraction of the load...that's about as good as you can get for finding out which ones do a good job.
I'd take that as a better indication than anyone (ok, forum members accepted) who has posted on youtube.
Interestingly, Miele machines here are only considered 'average' for rinse effectiveness.... | ||
| Post# 528821 , Reply# 6 7/5/2011 at 12:04 (4,902 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK) | ||
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So do U guys think I should consider a Beko then? I do like the look of the Beko machines with digital display. | ||
| Post# 528823 , Reply# 7 7/5/2011 at 12:16 (4,902 days old) by aegokocarat (United Kingdom) | ||
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yep defenantly look at the beko line! Tom | ||
| Post# 528849 , Reply# 11 7/5/2011 at 13:56 (4,902 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
is reliability really a key factor in this?
Considering that the AEG in question has seemingly given you nothing but trouble judging by the threads made about this that or the other going wrong with it I am wondering about your loyalty and what its based upon?
9 years is good for a machine these days but what with your suspension issues, blocked pumps, broken pumps, door glass being etched and balancing issues I doubt id want another one from the same manufacturer. Saying that I have seen some of your favourites on youtube and because you "Favourite" a lot of videos of machines that are broken, breaking or playing up Id say go ahead and get another AEG if thats what your looking for. Whom knows you may get lucky and have one that constantly breaks on you. I think some good advice has been given here about reliable machines and what is good, good luck in your decision making and I hope you get what you are looking for. Rob | ||
| Post# 528861 , Reply# 14 7/5/2011 at 15:33 (4,902 days old) by aegokocarat (United Kingdom) | ||
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well, youve had my oppinion of zanussi | ||
| Post# 528867 , Reply# 15 7/5/2011 at 16:05 (4,902 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
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relevance
Well I was trying to understand why you were asking about Zanussi machines when its clear your not happy with the one you have. I honestly have not seen you post anything other than threads informing us of its issues.
Have also noticed the same pattern in your posting at Vacland regarding your Dyson and its problems. I would say save your money for now and enjoy the machine you have, unless you save it from the tip and keep it you may not get to enjoy the new one like you have enjoyed this one. | ||
| Post# 528881 , Reply# 18 7/5/2011 at 17:01 (4,902 days old) by aegokocarat (United Kingdom) | ||
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I know that zanussi's compact washers are proving themselves to be half'n'half one review said that the water pressure has to be low otherwise they shoot water out of the soap drawer. thats why i orderd my candy aquamatic because all the reviews i read gave the machine good feedback. | ||
Post# 528893 , Reply# 19 7/5/2011 at 17:52 (4,902 days old) by ozzie908  (Lincoln UK) |
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My Mum has a XC Zanny
I have read with interest this thread on Zanussi machines I personally cannot fault them Mums on her 3rd in 24 years and the last one before the current was only replaced because its bearing among other things were going. Now I don't know if any of you have a appliance shop nearby called The Washhouse? Thats where I bought the XC 1400 spin from in 2001 and they gave a lifetime warranty for labour so the 2 occasions we have called them out it only cost £12 for a new cable inside that cracked causing the machine to go on and off the other time it leaked and needed tightening all this done for free so how can I complain its used most days we got the dryer to go with it and thats done well too On the strength of our washer doing so well we replaced the gas oven with a Zanussi fan one and thats brilliant too.
Just my take on Zanussi my appliance of science.lol Austin | ||
| Post# 528895 , Reply# 20 7/5/2011 at 18:24 (4,902 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Folks... I threw BEKO into the mix, because my mother replaced a 21yr old ASEA with one.....rebadged as Fisher and Paykel here. Fisher and Paykel do charge rather a lot of money for a machine that in the UK sells for about GBP300 (or less)...here they are well over GBP500 at recommended retail....but then a basic Miele works out at GBP1100.....
...and that's with a STRONG Aussie dollar.
These are not considered 'cheap' or 'budget' machines in our market.
Anyway, mum loves it. Our programming may be slightly different to the UKs, but the 'daily wash' is 60 minutes, 40c with a good water level for a modern machine and 3 reasonable rinses. Engage 'quick' and you get a 46 minute, 40c cycle with 2 rinses with water 2/53 or more up the door....perfect! CLICK HERE TO GO TO ronhic's LINK | ||
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